An initiative of Colonel Bhupal Lahiri Memorial Trust

(AN NGO in THE Sunderbans)

Situated in Nafarganj village in the remote area of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, is the last town of West Bengal in India. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a Ramsar site. The status was given as “The Sundarbans" is of universal importance for globally endangered species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Ganges and Irawadi dolphins, estuarine crocodiles and the critically endangered endemic river terrapin (Batagur baska). It is the only mangrove habitat in the world for Panthera tigris tigris species”.

Just eight kilometers away from the village is the only center for education for underprivileged children, an institution where children of the primary section complete their education through digital platforms. A nutrition program is also underway to provide the children with proper nourishment that shall aid their education.

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About Us

The nearby villages of the Sundarbans are plagued with various problems throughout the year. On the one hand, there are multiple natural disasters, and on the other, a perpetual livelihood crisis. Once a natural disaster occurs it takes several years to rebuild and repair the damage.